Paige, YOU have the BEST CAN-DO spirit of anyone I have ever seen. When you are out there training for this race, you just think of those four beautiful daughters of yours and how you are raising them in Christ's love. You are an AMAZING,Beautiful person. Those 20 something blondes have nothing on you! Let God be your personal trainer running along side you. I know He is cheering you on! You go girl! And BTW the link did show up in color. Happy training!

you can sooo do this girl. He will give you the strength and the focus to make it happen. I am truly inspired! Those twenty something blondes have nothing on experience!!! Smile while you run and have a ball!

I'm rooting for you! Oh and don't worry about being passed up by 26 year old blonde girls....I can't run more than a 5k and it took me 6 months to train for that (haha)! Your are amazing & beautiful!!!!Bizhttp://busybizblogs.blogspot.com/

oh paige, you'll do great! i ran my first half last year and was so intimidated when i first began training. but i decided that was foolishness! i was going to run at a pace that suited my age and body - i set my own goals regardless of what those i was training with were doing. good luck! i know you'll have a great time.

Go girl go! You can do it. I am a former marathoner that just does half marathons. At age 51 and 5 knee surgeries, the body needs a little more rest. Just remember that it is your race and nobody else. Good luck. I do the run walk program from Jeff Galloway. I am not sore and recover quicker. Good Luck!

I wish i could do it with you! Sounds absolutely amazing! a marathon in seaside! A dream come true! I just emailed neal like 10 minutes ago begging to run the disneyland 1/2. That would be my dream. It does get pricey when you need a hotel. I'm so happy for you! Makes me want to do it even more!!

Woohoo! You go girl! In that lovely setting, even I could run (not really, but I could sure be inspired!) ... who cares if some young blonde passes you up -- would you really go back and leave the wisdom the years have given you? I bet not! You can do this! Enjoy!

Go for it! What's Nike's slogan? Just do it.Here's the thing...let's just say you do get lapped by 20 year old, tall, tan, thin, blondie...who cares? The point is, you're in it for you, not to beat everyone else. Just to be able to say you participated and completed it is a huge accomplishment.If you happen to lap a couple of youngsters, well, that's a bonus.

Paige, you are going to ROCK that thing!!! I just posted on doing something that I'm terrified of doing, and everyone just filled up my comment box with encouragement... I know you're going to get the same thing. I said in my post, that doing things we're scared of doing makes us feel alive. I can only run about 2-3 miles. Well, I've never tried going farther, but it seems pretty daunting, so my hat's totally off to you! Go girl!

First let me say how beautiful you are! Stepping up and doing something we are afraid or feel we "can't" takes courage and so you should feel courageous! If the stars have aligned for you to be there - then its meant to be! Be who YOU are and run the marathon that way and you WILL suceed!

Hi Paige, you do not know me, I don't even remember how I found your blog, but I enjoy checking in every now and then. Thanks for sharing your inspirational thoughts! You express yourself elegantly, and are refreshingly open - you are letting your light shine! I appreciate your spiritual messages as well - your blog has lifted my spirit every time I check in.

It sounds amazing! My hubby is a runner and I always get choked up when I go to his races. The ability God gave the human body is absolutely unreal! I can't wait to hear all about it. I know u can do it my friend :)

It's really that time of year, isn't it! Boy do I wish I could be there to cheer you on - it looks like a beautiful place! You CAN do it - just think what a wonderful example you are for your four gorgeous daughters!xo~Jill

You go girl! I think this is an amazing goal and you are going to have such an experience. I loved the way God lined it all up for you, encouraging you along. I can't wait to hear all about it. Seaside is just beautiful.

Oh and I decided to read through the Bible this year as well chronologically. I can't wait to see what God teaches me through this and give Him the time He deserves. Thank YOU for the encouragement.

You will do fine! That is a perfect place to run a half.I have been a runner too, and am getting back to it after an injury.(I think age got the best of me!)I'm also trying to lurk less this year on blogs I like to read!

I am so proud of you girlfriend! How amazing that you are so driven to do something regardless of doubts - you inspire me! I LOVE the quote in the photo above yours - perfect for this year. Mind if I borrow it sometime?We have a Seaside on this coast as well, but I don't suppose that is the one you shall be visiting... If it were - I would be there in a heartbeat to cheer you on!Bonne chance,xx

Girl...you can do it!!! 2 things...1- You gave birth to 4 beautiful girls...not all of those 26 yr old blondies can say that! You have more endurance than you think!2- You can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens YOU!!! :-) I can't wait to hear how it goes and I GUARANTEE you will NOT be the oldest one out there...That's a money back guarantee too! LOL

I have not been to your blog in a long long time...So I've just been reading post after post. I am so encouraged that you are beginning to run again. I am about your age...I was a runner in H.S. Four years varsity cross country and track. In college I ran 10k races often, until I joined the crew(rowing) team. I have tried for the past 10 years to get back to running 10k races but every time I begin training I get injured. I also have four children ages 20-15...I want to return to running. I guess I just need to keep trying. AND you have inspired me! thank you.